Education Department Handbook

(2009-2010 School Year)

“A World of Hope”Mural created and painted in 2006 by our Cheltenham Students

One Center Plaza / Superintendent of Education / 120 West Fayette Street / Baltimore, MD 21201 410-230-3333 / Toll Free: 1-888-639-7499 /TDD: 1-800-735-2258 Treating Children Supporting Families Protecting Communities

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One Center Plaza120 West Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Anthony G. Brown Martin O’Malley Donald W. DeVore GovernorLt. Governor Secretary

Dear Educators:

An unknown author once stated:

“A teacher's purpose is not to create students in his own image, but to develop students who can create their own image.”

This task, though simply stated, is not as easily carried out. Educators within the juvenile corrections system face a multitude of challenges and demands in providing service to this often transient, at-risk, and school- phobic population. As we know, our students present a variety of challenges in determining what instructional practices will be the most beneficial and in developing high-impact programs that meet the needs of our youth.

As we forge on together to create more effective, high-performing, juvenile correctional educational programs in detention and treatment, it is imperative to keep the following questions in mind:

What do our students need to be successful in the adult world? How can we better prepare them for the workplace? What partnerships are needed with colleges and community based agencies? How do we better connect with the local school systems? What are best practices in our field?

Within the next several years, the juvenile correctional education schools will transition to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Until that time, both MDJS and MSDE will continue to work collaboratively to guarantee the students receive the materials, equipment, and high quality teachers necessary to promote academic success. Formed partnerships with institutes of higher learning provide further academic opportunities for youth and allow them to see firsthand the benefits of a college education. An increase in collaboration with local school systems will ensure that our students have the necessary transition support for re-entry back to their home schools or GED programs. Workforce development programs will assist our youth in transitioning to the world of work.

An educator’s ability to impact each youth is powerful. We have the opportunity make significant improvements in the achievement, behavior and attitude of each and every youth we serve.

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In closing, I want to thank all of you for your hard work, commitment, and willingness to work in an atmosphere that provides each of us with unusual and challenging circumstances. By working together, we can make a difference not only in the lives of the youth, but within ourselves and each other, and be recognized for our considerable accomplishments.

Lao-Tzu, the legendary Chinese philosopher, once said, “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”

I look forward to meeting and working with each of you to design and implement effective educational programming. On behalf of MDJS and myself, thank you for your commendable contributions.

Respectfully,

Andy Hubner Superintendent of Schools

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Table of Contents

PageSuperintendent of Education Letter ………………………………………… 2-3

Overview………………………………………………………………………. 4

DJS Vision Statement………………………………………………………… 4

Philosophy of Education……………………………………………………… 4

DJS Regional Map……………………………………………………………. 9

Treatment vs. Detention Facilities…………………………………………… 10

City Region Facilities…………………………………………………………. 11Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC)………………………………… 11Day/Evening Reporting Center…………………………………………………….. 11-12William Donald Schaefer House (WDSH)………………………………………… 12

Central Region Facilities……………………………………………………… 13Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School……………………………………………………… 13

Western Region Facilities…………………………………………………….. 14Green Ridge Youth Center (GRYC)……………………………………………….. 14Savage Mountain Youth Center (SMYC)…………………………………………. 14Meadow Mountain Youth Center (MMYC)………………………………………. 15Backbone Mountain Youth Center (BMYC)……………………………………… 15Western Maryland Children’s Center……………………………………………... 15Victor Cullen Center………………………………………………………………… 15

Eastern Shore Region Facilities………………………………………………. 16J. DeWeese Carter Center…………………………………………………………… 16Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center (LESCC)………………………………... 16

Metro Region Facilities………………………………………………………... 17Alfred D. Noyes Children’s Center…………………………………………………. 17

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Cheltenham Youth Facility (CYF)………………………………………………….. 17

Southern Region Facilities…………………………………………………….. 18Thomas J. S. Waxter Children’s Center…………………………………………… 18

DJS HQ Educational Contact Information…………………………………… 19-21DJS Education Unit…………………………………………………………………… 19-20DJS Office of Pupil Personnel………………………………………………………... 20-21

DJS Schools’ Contact Information…………………………………………….. 21-27Alfred D Noyes Children’s Center…………………………………………………… 21Cheltenham Youth Facility…………………………………………………………… 21-22Day Reporting Center………………………………………………………………… 22DJS-Youth Centers………………………………………………………………….… 23-26

School Office…………………………………………………………………… 23Green Ridge Youth Center…………………………………………………… 24Savage Mountain Youth Center……………………………………………… 24-25Meadow Mountain Youth Center……………………………………………. 25Backbone Mountain Youth Center…………………………………………… 25-26

Waxter’s Children Center…………………………………………………………….. 26Western Maryland Children’s Center………………………………………………... 26William Donald Schaefer House……………………………………………………… 26-27

MSDE Schools’ Contact Information…………………………………………… 27-29Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center……………………………………………….. 27Charles Hickey School…………………………………………………………………. 27-28J. DeWeese Carter Center……………………………………………………………… 28Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center……………………………………………… 28Victor Cullen Center…………………………………………………………………… 29

SECTION I: General Information

Bonus Procedures……………………………………………………………………… 30-32

Personnel Transactions……………………………………………………………….. 32

Professional Development Time……………………………………………………… 32

Professional Development Plan………………………………………………………. 32-33

Safety and Security Policies…………………………………………………………… 33

School Calendar………………………………………………………………………… 33

Standards of Conduct………………………………………………………………….. 33

Time Cards……………………………………………………………………………… 33-345

Training…………………………………………………………………………………. 34

Travel Vouchers………………………………………………………………………. 34-35

SECTION II: Job Related Information

ASSIST…………………………………………………………………………………. 35

Attendance……………………………………………………………………………… 35

Certification…………………………………………………………………………….. 36

Child Advocacy…………………………………………………………………………. 36

Classroom Observation………………………………………………………………… 37

Comp/Overtime Leave………………………………………………………………….. 37

Dress Policy……………………………………………………………………………… 37

ID Cards and Keys………………………………………………………………………. 37

Information Technology………………………………………………………………… 37

Incident Reporting……………………………………………………………………….. 37

Inclement Weather Policy……………………………………………………………….. 38

Inventory………………………………………………………………………………….. 38

Leave………………………………………………………………………………………. 38

Lesson Planning………………………………………………………………………….. 38

Standardized Tests……………………………………………………………………….. 39

Video Policy………………………………………………………………………………. 39

SECTION III: Forms

Leave Request………………………………………………………………………….. 40

Overtime/Comp…………………………………………………………………….….. 41

Professional Development Plan……………………………………………………….. 42-43

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Time Card………………………………………………………………………………. 44-45

State of Maryland Expense Account Form…………………………………………… 46

Tuition Reimbursement………………………………………………………………... 46

SECTION IV: Teaching and Learning Tool Kit

Maryland High School Graduation Requirements…………………………………… 47-48

High School Graduation Requirements (by County)…………………………………. 48

Teacher Web Resources………………………………………………………………… 49-51Special Education Websites…………………………………………………….. 49Teaching Materials Resources…………………………………………………. 49Reading Strategies………………………………………………………………. 49-50Critical Web Sites ………………………………………………………………. 50-51

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Overview

This handbook is intended to describe the Education program and processes as they exist in the Department of Juvenile Services. This handbook provides information about the DJS Schools, its teachers, and its policies. It should be used as a guide by all DJS Educational Personnel, for the operation of DJS Schools and staff roles, responsibilities and duties. Any recommendations for improvement to this handbook should be sent to the DJS, Superintendent of Education.

If additional clarification and guidance is required, please contact your school’s educational director.

“The ancient Romans had a tradition: whenever one of their engineers constructed an arch, as the capstone was hoisted into place, the engineer assumed accountability for his work in the most profound way possible: he stood under the arch.”

Michael Armstrong

Department of Juvenile Services Vision Statement

“Every child will become a self-sufficient productive adult.”

Department of Juvenile Services Mission Statement

“The Department of Juvenile Services ensures the safety of the community and the well-being and safety of the youths under DJS care, holds juvenile offenders accountable to victims and communities, and assists youth in developing competency and character to aid them in becoming successful members of society.”

Philosophy of Education

The educational staff of the Department of Juvenile Services believe that every child can learn, albeit that they may learn at different rates. As educators, we believe that it is our responsibility to provide appropriate learning for all youth, to recognize and understand the unique nature of each youth, to promote the worth and dignity of each youth, and to strive for the educational success of every youth by providing learning activities and experiences that will guide the student toward fulfillment of his/her potential.

The Department of Juvenile Services’ Education Department fully supports the Department’s Vision and Mission Statements by striving to help each student realize his, or her, potential as a worthy and effective member of society.

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DJS Regional Map (Click HERE for interactive DJS Regional Map.)

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Treatment vs. Detention Facilities:

When a youth comes in contact with the Department of Juvenile Services and the court system, a determination is made as to whether that youth will stay in the community or be detained within a secure environment. If the youth is considered a threat to the community, at risk of continuing to commit crimes, and / or has violated probation, the youth can and will be placed in a detention facility. A detention facility houses youth who are waiting to be adjudicated, meaning found involved in criminal activity by a judge or a juvenile master pr waiting for disposition, meaning receiving a consequence or sentence from a judge that fits the crime or violation that committed. In Maryland, a detention facility, also houses youth who are waiting to be transported to a treatment facility. The status of these youth is referred to as “pending placement.” One of the objectives of the detention center is to provide information or data on specific youth based on assessments. Each youth within the detention setting can undergo medical, drug / alcohol, psychiatric, psychological, and educational assessments. The information from these assessments can be found on ASSIST, and can often be used by the community case managers in order to determine and make recommendations that best meet the needs of their assigned youth.

There are various forms of treatment facilities in the state of Maryland. A treatment facility provides services that can not be provided in the community to youth involved in the Department of Juvenile Services. Treatment facilities offer more intense supervision than the community while addressing the physical, emotional, behavioral, educational, and medical, and familial needs of youth thru a variety of treatment modalities. One of the objectives of a treatment facility is to prepare the youth for leading a successful life within the community. Youth can be involved in treatment centers anywhere from 30 days to 9 plus months depending on their needs and the court’s decision.

DJS is required to offer educational services in both treatment and detention facilities. The amount or type of educational services offered may vary based on the needs of the youth, the length of stay of a youth, as well as, the specific type of facility.

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City Region Facilities

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center

300 North Gay St., Baltimore, MD 21202

The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center opened October 30, 2003. Providing centralized intake, assessment, court, and detention services, it includes three circuit courtrooms, hearing rooms for juvenile masters, offices for state's attorneys and public defenders, a booking facility, and 144 beds for delinquent youth requiring detention. For detained youths, the Center has a full-size gym, and educational and medical services. Formerly under Residential Services, it transferred to Operations in March 2005 (Code Human Services Article, sec. 9-229).

Day/Evening Reporting Center

The present Day/Evening Reporting Center replaced the Juvenile Reading Project (JRP) which was established in 1988, and later renamed Uplift!. It was set up as an alternative educational setting to accompany decisions made by judges and masters for juvenile offenders. It provided essential educational continuity for those students who would otherwise be without fundamental community based educational services.

The Honorable John Carroll Byrnes of Baltimore City Circuit Court conceived the original project. The vision of the program was later expanded and renamed Uplift!

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Under the board chairmanship of the Honorable David W. Young of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City to provide well rounded academic support services in math, reading comprehension, life skills and writing to at-risk youth with the goal of reducing recidivism and encouraging students to broaden their horizons, and to recognize and reach their educational potential.

In 2004, the Uplift! tutorial services were replaced with an expanded comprehensive educational, recreational and cognitive programming staffed and funded by the Department of Juvenile Services and renamed the Day/Evening Reporting Center. In 2007, Secretary Donald W. DeVore authorized the renovations and designated 909 Druid Park Lake Drive as the home for the community-based detention alternative programming.

The Day/Evening Reporting Center accepts Baltimore City youths between the ages of 13-17 years who are currently before the courts or under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services. DERC can serve a maximum of forty youth per day. The majority of the youth (25) attend the day program only while the rest (15) attend the evening program, arriving after their regular school day. Some of the youth who have either dropped out of school or have been expelled from school attend both programs.

William Donald Schaefer House

907-909 Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD 21217

Opened in 1972, the Group Home for Boys was renamed for Governor William Donald Schaefer in April 1992. Its program is designed for young men, ages 14 to 18, with a history of drug and alcohol abuse. Located in a residential community, the House provides a ninety to one hundred and twenty-day substance abuse treatment program for low-risk offenders. Services include individual and group counseling.

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Central Region Facilities

Chares H. Hickey, Jr. School

2400 Cub Hill Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

The Charles H. Hickey, Jr., School began in 1850 as the House of Refuge on Frederick Avenue in Baltimore City (Chapter 374, Acts of 1849). It was an early effort to separate children from adult criminals in jails. Renamed the Maryland School for Boys, it moved in 1910 to its present site near Loch Raven in northern Baltimore County. In 1918, it became the Maryland Training School for Boys (Chapter 300, Acts of 1918). Adopted in 1985, the School's present name honors a former Baltimore County sheriff (Chapter 245, Acts of 1985).

Formerly, the Hickey School served up to 300 delinquent boys and young men, ages 15 to 17, from across Maryland either as a detention center or as a committed facility (Code 1957, Art. 83C, sec. 2-117). From September 1991 to April 2004, the School was run by private firms under contract with the Department. In April 2004, the Department resumed operation of the School. In November 2005, the 130-bed committed residential component was closed. The Hickey School, however, continues to operate as a regional detention center for youth awaiting trial or placement in a treatment program.

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Western Region Facilities

Green Ridge Youth Center

10700Fifteen Mile Creek RoadFlintstone, MD 21530 – 0051

Green Ridge Youth Center started in May 1955 as Green Ridge Forestry Camp for Boys in Allegany County. Originally, the Camp was run by the State Department of Public Welfare in cooperation with the State Department of Forests and Parks. In 1977, the Camp was renamed Green Ridge Youth Center and came under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services. The Center is located outside of Flintstone, Maryland and it accommodates forty boys. The Green Ridge School is housed on the Center and provides regular classroom instruction, GED preparation, and a carpentry vocational program.

Savage Mountain Youth Center

164 Freedom LaneLonaconing, MD 21539

The success of the first boys' forestry camp at Green Ridge prompted the General Assembly to appropriate funds for additional facilities in 1956 (Chapter 98, Acts of 1956). Lonaconing Forestry Camp for Boys opened in December 1957. Renamed Savage Mountain Youth Center in 1977, the Center can accommodate thirty-six boys. In December 1999, the Center closed. It reopened in April 2001. The Center is located outside of

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Lonaconing, Maryland and it accommodates thirty-six boys. The Savage Mountain School is housed on the Center and provides regular classroom instruction, pre-GED, GED preparation, an automotive vocational program, and physical education instruction.

Meadow Mountain Youth Center

234 Recovery RoadGrantsville, MD 21535 - 0075

Meadow Mountain Youth Center formed as Meadow Mountain Forestry Camp for Boys in June 1958 (Chapter 454, Acts of 1957). The Camp reopened as Meadow Mountain Youth Center in October 1984. In Garrett County, the Center has facilities for forty boys. Meadow Mountain Youth Center provides a substance abuse treatment program. The Center is located next to New Germany State Park in Garrett County, Maryland. The Meadow Mountain School is housed on the Center and provides regular classroom instruction, GED preparation, and an aquaculture/science vocational program. Because this Center also has a Reading Teacher an Reading Program for all their students is an integral part of the curriculum.

Backbone Mountain Youth Center

Route 1124 Camp 4 RoadSwanton, MD 21562

In 1964, the General Assembly appropriated funds to establish a forestry camp at Backbone Mountain in Garrett County with room for thirty-five boys (Chapter 159, Acts of 1964). The Camp opened in May 1966. It was renamed Backbone Mountain Youth Center in 1977. The Center is located on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County, Maryland and houses 40 boys. The Backbone Mountain School is housed on the Center and provides regular classroom instruction, GED preparation, and a carpentry vocational program.

Western Maryland Children’s Center

18420 Roxbury Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740The Western Maryland Children's Center in Hagerstown, Washington County, opened September 24, 2003. The Center houses up to twenty-four youth from Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington Counties.

Victor Cullen Center

6000 Cullen Drive, Sabillasville, MD 21780 Opened in September 1992, Victor Cullen Center is a secure commitment facility for delinquent boys in northwest Frederick County. The Center was a State facility operated by a private firm under contract with the Department. In April 2002, the Center closed temporarily, remained closed due to budget constraints, but reopened under State administration as a regional treatment center in July 2007.

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Eastern Shore Region Facilities

J. DeWeese Carter Center

P. O. Box 229, Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 - 0229

In rural Kent County, the J. DeWeese Carter Center is a secure detention facility for fifteen youths (from as young as age 9 to as old as age 18). The Center provides emergency detention facilities to the nine counties of the Eastern Shore (Code Human Services Article, sec. 9-238.1). Opened in August 1982, the Center was named for Judge J. DeWeese Carter (1904-1977), who served on the Court of Special Appeals from 1971 to 1973.

Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center

405 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801

The Lower Eastern Shore Children's Detention Center in Salisbury, Wicomico County, opened in November 2003. The facility provides secure detention for youths from Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties (Code Human Services Article, sec. 9-238.1).

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Metro Region Facilities

Alfred D. Noyes Children’s Center

9925 Blackwell Road, Rockville, MD 20850

The Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center was authorized in 1970 (Chapter 101, Acts of 1970; Chapter 179, Acts of 1972, as modified in the General Construction Loan Act of 1974). It was named for Alfred D. Noyes, the Judge for Juvenile Causes in Montgomery County at the time of the Center's creation. Formerly administered under Western Regional Operations, the Center transferred to Detention and Residential Operations under Residential Services in July 2007.

Opened in September 1977, the Center is a secure regional detention facility for youths from Montgomery and western Maryland counties. Located in a semi-urban part of Montgomery County, it can serve forty young people (from as young as age 8 to as old as age 18).

Cheltenham Youth Facility

P. O. Box 160, 11001 Frank Tippett Road, Cheltenham, MD 20623 – 0160

The Cheltenham Youth Facility originated in 1870 as the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children (Chapter 392, Acts of 1870). In 1937, it became the Cheltenham School for Boys (Chapter 70, Acts of 1937). The School was renamed Boys' Village of Maryland in 1949 (Chapter 692, Acts of 1949). In May 1991, a unit for girls was transferred to the facility from the Charles H. Hickey, Jr., School. [That unit moved to the Thomas J. S. Waxter Children's Center in January 2000.] Boys' Village of Maryland was renamed Cheltenham Youth Facility in 1992.

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In Prince George's County, Cheltenham consists of several cottages on a semi-rural campus. The Facility provides for the care and detention of some 125 youths (from as young as age 12 to as old as age 18), awaiting trial or court disposition from Baltimore City, and Prince George's, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties. Another program shelters twenty delinquent youth who need supervision but are not deemed dangerous to themselves or others.

Southern Region Facilities

Thomas J. S. Waxter Children’s Center [YoungWomen’s Facility of Maryland at Waxter]

375 Red Clay Road, SW, Laurel, MD 20724 – 9786

The Thomas J. S. Waxter Children's Center started in November 1963. Then, it was called the Southern Maryland Children's Center. The Center was renamed in 1963 to honor Thomas J. S. Waxter, the Director of the State Department of Public Welfare from 1953 until his death in 1962. The Center is a facility for juvenile detention. In January 2000, it became a facility for females only. Alternately known as the Young Women's Facility of Maryland at Waxter, it houses up to ninety minors (from as young as

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age 10 to as old as age 19). It also houses a program offering secure commitment for up to twenty-eight girls. Located in a semi-rural part of Anne Arundel County, the Center serves Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, and Prince George's counties, and Baltimore City.

DJS Education Contact Information:

DJS Education Unit:

Address: DJS Education Office One Center Plaza

120 W. Fayette StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21201

Superintendent of Education: Andy Hubner Phone Number: 410-230-3261Fax Number: 410-333-4195Email Address: hubner@djs.state.md.us

Job Duties:Staff TuitionStaff BonusesStaff HiringStaff MSDE CertificationField contact for WMCC, YC & CYFField Contact for MSDE Transition & Alignment

Director of Education Admin Assistant: Monica R. Queen, Management AssociatePhone Number: 410-230-3260Fax Number: 410-333-4195Email Address: queenm@djs.state.md.us

Educational Coordinator: Molly DuganAddress: Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School

Administration Building2400 Cub Hill RoadBaltimore, MD 21234

Phone Number: 410-663-7678Fax Number: 410-663-7658Email Address: duganm@djs.state.md.us

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Job Duties:Field Contact for Schaefer House, DERC, Waxter & NoyesField contact for CIA (Curriculum Instruction and Assessment)Field contact for Staff Professional Development (for all non Special Ed)Field contact for School CalendarField contact for Student Enrollment & Tuition for CollegeField Contact for GEDField Contact for all Testing (HSA, MSA, misc.)Contact/Manager for Title I GrantField Contact/Coordinator for all DJS DOE ReportsCIA InventoriesOratorical ContestField Contact for Partnership with IHEField Contact for GWIBTrainer for Incident Reporting

Special Education Field Coordinator: Pamela Hardy-Cyran Address: Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School

Administration Building2400 Cub Hill RoadBaltimore, MD 21234

Phone Number: 410-663-7679Fax Number: 410-663-7658 Email Address: cyranp@djs.state.md.us

Job Duties:Field Contact for Special Education IssuesSupervision of IEP CoordinatorsSupervision of Special Education ProcessField Coordinator for Professional Development

(SpEd Teachers)Field Contact for OIEP (on line IEP)Field Contact for all SpEd Related Services

Contracts and QuestionsContact for all SpEd Materials Supplies and

ResourcesContact for all Internal and External SpEd IssuesContact/Manager for LAFF Grant (Local

Application for Federal Funds)

DJS Office of Pupil Personnel:Address: MYRC

721 Woodbourne AvenueBaltimore, MD 21212

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OPS Program Specialist: LaSandra DiggsPhone Number: 410-433-6041 ext.307Fax Number: 410-435-0346Email Address: diggsl@djs.state.md.us

Job Duties:Field Contact for Transition, Admission (TAO)Field Contact for Title I (Neglected and

Delinquent)Field Contact for ASSISTField Contact for all Pupil Services (Transition to

Schools, GED Programs)Field Contact for Student Record IssuesSupervise Child Find Reports

DJS Schools’ Contact Information:

Alfred D. Noyes Children’s CenterDesign: DetentionAddress: 9925 Blackwell Rd. Rockville, MD. 20850Phone: (301) 315-1623Fax: (301) 762-4666Population: 12-18 yr. old males and femalesSchool Census: 36-40Counties Served:

Boys- Montgomery and Prince George’s CountiesGirls- Frederick, Washington, Garrett, Allegany, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties

Region: Metro RegionEducational Administrator: Carolann BrittonSchool Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (1/2 hr. lunch break)Academic Offerings: Language ArtsEnglishSocial StudiesMath Career Development & TechnologyPre GED SciencePhysical Education

Cheltenham Youth Facility (CYF):21

Facility: Cheltenham Youth Facility (CYF)Design: Detention

Pending Placement Treatment - Short Term ( 30-60-90)

Address: 11001 Frank Tippett RdCheltenham, MD 20623(Prince Georges County)

Facility Code:Phone: 301.396.5061Fax: 301.372.1751Population: All Male Facility

Serves Ages 12-18 from School Census: 80-120Counties Served: Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, Charles, Calvert and St Mary’s CountiesRegion: Metro Region

Educational Administrator: Andy Hubner

School Hours: 8:15 – 11:15 and 12:30 – 3:30

Academic Offerings: Career and Technology Education:

Language Arts Carpentry Reading HorticultureSocial Studies Graphic ArtsMath Information Technology Career SkillsLife SkillsPre GED Guidance Services

Day Reporting Center:Design: Detention Alternative

Address: 909 Druid Park Lake Drive Baltimore, MD. 21217Phone: ( 410-230-3290)Fax: (410-333-7155)

Population: 40 Youth, Day & Evening ( Capacity )Day School: 16-20 youth Daily City Served: Baltimore CityRegion: Area 1

Educational Administrator: Ronald Briggs

School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (55 min. lunch break)

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Academic Offerings:

Language ArtsReadingSocial StudiesMathCareer explorationGED PreparationHealthTutorial Math ( Partnership with Towson University )Tutorial Reading ( Language Arts Department at 909 )

Special Education Services: Ms.Brewer ( Schaefer House Special Education Coordinator)

DJS Youth Centers (DJS-YC): The DJS Youth Centers consists of four schools (Green Ridge Youth Center, Savage Mountain Youth Center, Meadow Mountain Youth Center, and Backbone Mountain Youth Center Schools). The Principal’s Office for the four Youth Center Schools is located at 235 Freedom Lane, Lonaconing MD 21539. ALL REQUESTS for school records should be sent to the Principal’s Office. Below is contact information for the Principal’s Office.

Principal: Name: Michael LewisPhone number: 301-463-777-2375Fax number: 301-463-2367Email Address: mplewis@djs.state.md.us

Assistant Principal: Name: Heiko W. PeinPhone number: 301-463-2641Fax number: 301-463-2367Email Address: peinh@djs.state.md.us

School Secretary: Name: Jayne TurpinPhone number: 301-463-2641Fax number: 301-463-2367Email Address: turpina@djs.state.md.us

Special Education Teacher Supervisor Name: Teresa Judy

Phone number: 301-463-2375Fax number: 301-463-2367Email Address: judyt@djs.state.md.us

School Psychologist: Name: Henry LynnPhone number: 301-463-2641Fax number: 301-463-2367Email Address: lynnh@djs.state.md.us

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High School Guidance Counselor: Name: Vicky Kaylor

Phone number: 301-463-2641Fax number: 301-463-2367Email Address: kaylorv@djs.state.md.us

Youth Center Schools:

Facility: Green Ridge Youth CenterDesign: Residential – Long Term (180 Days)

Mountain Quest – Short Term (90 Days)Address: 10700 Fifteen 478-2285Mile Creek Road, N.E.

Flintstone, MD 21530Phone: 301-478-2285Fax: 301-478-3289Population: All Male Facility

Serves Ages from 13-18School Census: 40Counties Served: Primarily Western Region CountiesRegion: Western Region Educational Administrator: Lonnie LewisSchool Hours: 7:30 – 11:30 and 12:00 – 4:00Academic Offerings: Career and Technology Education:

Core Subjects CarpentryCareer SkillsLife SkillsPre-GEDGEDGuidance ServicesPsychological Services

Facility: Savage Mountain Youth CenterDesign: Residential – Long Term (180 Days)Address: 235 Freedom Lane

Lonaconing, Maryland 21539Phone: 301-463-2446Fax: 301-463-3077Population: All Male Facility

Serves Ages from 13-18School Census: 36Counties Served: AllRegion: Western Region Educational Administrator: Edward Bever

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School Hours: 7:30 – 11:30 and 12:00 – 4:00Academic Offerings: Career and Technology Education:

Core Subjects Automotive VocationalCareer SkillsLife SkillsPre-GEDGEDGuidance ServicesPsychological Services

Facility: Meadow Mountain Youth CenterDesign: Residential – Long Term (180 Days)Address: 234 Recovery Road

Grantsville, MD 21536Phone: 301-895-5405Fax: 301-245-4265Population: All Male Facility

Serves Ages from 13-18School Census: 40Counties Served: AllRegion: Western Region

Educational Administrator: Anita Weimer

School Hours: 8:00 – 12:00 and 12:30 – 4:30

Academic Offerings: Career and Technology Education:

Core Subjects AquacultureCareer SkillsLife SkillsPre-GEDGEDGuidance ServicesPsychological Services

Facility: Backbone Mountain Youth CenterDesign: Residential – Long Term (180 Days)

College ProgramAddress: 124 Camp 4 Road

Swanton, MD 21562Phone: 301-359-3860Fax: 301-359-9613Population: All Male Facility

Serves Ages from 13-18School Census: 48Counties Served: All

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Region: Western Region Educational Administrator: David SimanskiSchool Hours: 7:30 – 11:30 and 12:00 – 4:00

Academic Offerings: Career and Technology Education:

Core Subjects CarpentryCareer Skills AquacultureLife SkillsPre-GEDGEDGuidance ServicesPsychological Services

Waxter’s Children’s Center:Design: detention and secure commitmentAddress: 375 Red Clay Rd. Laurel, MD. 20724Phone: (301) 362-6173Fax: (410) 792-0398Population: 10-19 year old femalesSchool Census: 90Counties Served: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, and Prince George’s Counties and Baltimore CityRegion: SouthernEducational Administrator: Teresa Williams

Western Maryland Children’s Center:Design: Detention

Address: 18420 Roxbury Rd. Hagerstown, MD. 21740Phone: (301) 745-6057Fax: (301) 745-6059Population: 12-18 year old malesSchool Census: 24Counties Served: Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick CountiesRegion: WesternEducational Administrator: Melanie GravesSchool Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 4:10 p.m. (50 min. lunch break)Academic Offerings:

Language ArtsReadingSocial StudiesMath Career SkillsLife SkillsPre GED

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HealthScience

William Donald Schaefer House:Design: Residential Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program (90-120 days)Address: 907 Druid Park Lake DrivePhone: (410) 230-3197Fax: (410) 333-7385Population: 14-18 year old malesSchool Census: 20Counties Served: statewideRegion: Baltimore CityEducational Administrator: Nevada BrewerSchool Hours: 5 hrs. per dayAcademic Offerings:GED MathEnglish Life Skills/Career Exploration-Youth Competency Training (YCT)Social StudiesLanguage ArtsScience

MSDE Schools’ Contact Information

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC):Design: DetentionAddress: 300 N. Gay St. Baltimore, MD. 21202Phone: (443) 263-8188Fax: (443) 263-2773Population: 12-18 year old malesSchool Census: 144Counties Served: Region: Metro RegionEducational Administrator: School Hours: Academic Offerings:

Charles Hickey School:Design: DetentionAddress: 2400 Cub Hill Rd.

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Baltimore, Maryland 21234Phone: 410-663-7731Fax: 410-663-7736Population: 12-18 year old malesSchool Census: Current 63Counties Served: Baltimore County and Baltimore CityRegion: CentralEducational Administrator: Raleigh Turnage Jr.-PrincipalSchool Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (6 hours-Instruction)Academic Offerings: Language Arts/ReadingMathScienceOccupational Skills Training (OST)Library/MediaComputer Lab

J. DeWeese Carter Center:Design: DetentionAddress: P.O. Box 229 Scheeler Rd. Chestertown, MD. 21620-0229Phone: (410) 778-6444Fax: (410) 778-7379Population: 9-18 year old malesSchool Census: 15Counties Served: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester CountiesRegion: Eastern ShoreEducational Administrator: Lori Ann SmithSchool Hours: Academic Offerings:

Language ArtsReadingSocial StudiesMath Career SkillsLife SkillsPre GED HealthScience

Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center (LESCC):Design: Detention

Address: 405 Naylor Mill Rd. Salisbury, MD. 21801

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Phone: (443) 523-1531Fax: (443) 523-1540

Population: 12-18 year old males and femalesSchool Census: 15Counties Served: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester CountiesRegion: Eastern ShoreEducational Administrator: Peggy StanfordSchool Hours: Academic Offerings:Language ArtsReadingSocial StudiesMath

Victor Cullen Center:Design: ResidentialAddress: 6000 Cullen Dr. Sabillasville, MD. 21780Phone: (301) 739-8122Fax: (301) 739-7574Population: 48School Census:Counties Served: StatewideRegion: Educational Administrator: Anna Lisa NelsonSchool Hours: 8:30-4:15Academic Offerings:English Language ArtsSocial StudiesScienceMathLife Skills

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Section I: Employment Information

Bonus Procedures:

1. School Administrator: Determine via DJS policies and procedures if staff member is eligible for a bonus and the amount of that bonus (bonuses are facility specific)

a. Sign On - SCHOOL BASED ADMINISTRATOR WILL PROCESS PAPERWORKi. $3000 @ NOYES/CYF

ii. $500@ ALL OTHER SITESb. Special Education – HQ WILL PROCESS PAPERWORK

i. $1250 @ALL SITESc. Referral

i. $1000 @ NOYES/CYFii. $500@ALL OTHERS

2. School Administrator: Completes all proper administrative paperwork required for bonus payout: a. Sign On Bonus

i. 3 and 6 month passing probation evaluation (from HR) and respective bonus formii. 50% paid out each time

b. Special Education Bonus i. Hired as special education teacher

ii. Hired as content area teacher and add special education endorsement – serving 12 months as a member of the special education team, paid out on anniversary of certification date of special education. – See Documentation Form to be completed.

iii. MSDE Professional Certification (SPC/APC Only)iv. Complete one year of service as special education teacher and every 12 months of service

paid out annually at DOEv. Professional Certificate Awarded will receive bonus 12 months after initial date of

special education certificationvi. Must not have any disciplinary action taken for that PEP year

c. Referral Bonusi. Referred employee must pass 3/6 month probations for the referring employee to receive

bonus3. School Superintendent

a. Signs completed paperwork completed/submitted by school Administrator. b. Bonus payments are contingent on submission of HR paperwork documenting satisfactory

completion of the 3 months probationary evaluation and the 6 month probationary evaluation4. Bonus forms are submitted to HR for approval and forwarded to payroll 5. Bonus Forms must be completed in full:

a. Probation Paperwork b. Bonus Form (SS#, PIN, DOE)

6. SPECIAL EDUCATION EXCEPTION:

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a. Teacher hired with Special education SPC/APC but not hired as special education teacher can be eligible for bonus under the following conditions:

i. Must serve 12 months continuous in special education process:Chair IEP MeetingsWrite IEP/OIEPAttend Special Education staff meetingsProvide special education services to students

ii. School based administrator and IEP Coordinator must be in agreement and provide a support statement for processing of bonus on an annual basis

iii. Adding special education endorsement does not automatically qualify teacher for the bonus

ALL BONUSES ARE SUBJECT TO ANNUAL FINANCIAL AVAILABILITY AS DETERMINED BY AGENCY EXECUTIVE STAFF.

NOTE:

SIGN ON AND REFERRAL BONUSES ARE PAID OUT IN TWO LUMP SUMS OF EQUAL AMOUNTS

SPECIAL EDUCATION IS PAID AFTER ONE YEAR OF SERVICE AS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AND EVERY 12 MONTHS ON DOE DATE

ALL EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR BONUSES MUST NOT HAVE ANY DISICPLINARY ACTION AGAINST THEM AND MUST BE CLEARED OF 3 MONTH AND 6 MONTH PROBATION WITH SATISFACTORY AS OUTLINED ON THE HR FORM.

CONDITIONAL TEACHERS ARE NOT ON PROBATION AND THEREFORE DO NOT GET HR PAPERWORK.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR MUST TRACK TIMELINE FOR BONUS PAYOUT AND COMPLETE PROPER PAPERWORK. CONDITIONALLY CERTIFIED TEACHERS CAN BE DENIED SIGN ON BONUS WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION REGARDING PERFORMANCE CONCERNS.

SIGN ON If employee does not meet satisfactory probation at either 3 and or 6 month timeline they do

not receive that portion of bonus

SPECIAL EDUCATION BONUS FOR NEWLY ADDED SCHOOLS: Eligibility is for teachers who have served 12 months with SPC or APC special education

endorsement and anniversary date on or after March 1, 2008. If teachers eligibility anniversary date falls before March 2008, they will have to wait till their next

Staff holding SPC/APC who add Special education endorsement are eligible for the bonus after serving 12 months as a special education team member, to be paid out on their anniversary of obtaining special education endorsement.

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BONUS SUMMARY

SIGN ON REFERRAL SPECIAL EDUCATION EFFECTIVE

CYF 3,000 1,000 1,250 August 2006NOYES

WAXTER

500 250 1,250 March 2008

WMCCYOUTH CAMPSSHAFFER HOUSEDERC

PAY OUT After pass 3 & 6 month probation

School Admin submits bonus and probation paperwork

Every 12 months of spec ed svc annually SPC/APC MSDE Certificate in sped Conditional not eligible Paid on DOE anniversary

MAX AMOUNT 3,000 1,000 1,250

Personnel Transaction:

Hiring Packet: Hiring packets are used by Educational Directors when hiring new employees .Required forms can be found on the DJS intranet Please note that new hires need to complete some of the forms prior to the educational director submitting the completed packet to the DJS Superintendent of Education.

Benefits Packet: Once an employee is hired, the employee receives a benefits packet from Human Resources. It is important that the employee complete all the forms and send them back through channels. Some forms are required to be notarized and some forms require that marriage certificate and birth certificates are attached. Employees should be encouraged to complete forms in a timely fashion as benefits will not start until all forms and proper documentation are received by the appropriate folks.

Other Personal Issues: People are our most important resource and all personnel actions should be processed as expeditiously as possible.

Professional Development Time: All DJS Schools are closed the 1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoons of each month for Professional Time. This time should be used by educational personnel to complete paperwork, grade papers, update bulletin boards, plan for the next school week, and so on. Normally there are a number of professional days scattered throughout the school year. During these professional days the DJS Superintendent may schedule a State-wide Teacher’s Conference. When not attending the State-wide Teacher’s Conference, all educational personnel are expected to use the remainder of that time to update/develop lesson plans, update student records, straighten out their respective classrooms, get caught up on paperwork, clean out their educational files, prepare for the upcoming school session, do progress reports/quarterly report cards, and so on. Professional days are scheduled by the DJS Superintendent of Education and can be found on the annual school schedule.

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Professional Development Plan: All teachers must complete a professional development plan before applying for tuition reimbursement. A professional development plan describes your plan for continuing education. This plan indicates anticipated courses and areas of interest that relate to your teaching certificate. Any course that you want the tuition reimbursement must be listed in your career development plan. See Forms Section for a copy of the Development Plan Form.

Safety and Security Policies: All employees shall exercise extreme caution at all times to adequately control dangerous items and to prevent youth from gaining access to them. Items such as scissors, compasses, and cleaning compounds must be kept under strict staff control. If scissors are being used by youth for art projects for example, then children’s scissors should be supplied, their use supervised, and inventoried and safely secured at the end of the class period. The same applies to compasses. Education personnel should only use children’s compasses for their math classes. Need-less-to-say, any sharp objects that could be used as a weapon, or used by a child to hurt himself, must be kept out of the hands of our youth and tightly controlled by the education staff.

School Calendar: All DJS schools are required to maintain compliance with the Code of Maryland Annotated Regulations (COMAR).

School Days: Minimum of 220Hours Per Day: Minimum of 6 hours of school instructionHours Per Year: Minimum of 1170

The School Calendar is created each year and distributed by April of the prior year by members of the department leadership team.

Example: Calendar for July 2009-June 2010 will be distributed to staff by May 2009.School Year: SY 2009-2010 (July 2009-June 2010)Distribution Date: April 2009

Calendar Formats will be distributed in two styles:Monthly View: Monthly format showing operational days by month (disaggregated)

Half DaysHolidaysProfessional DaysSpecial Events

Yearly Summary: Yearly Summary aggregating operational days (aggregated)

**Calendars can change throughout each year related to extenuating circumstances and notification will be sent out to all staff as soon as possible.

Standards of Conduct: All employees should receive a copy of this manual when hired. If you do not get a copy of this manual, then you can review the manual on the DJS intranet by going to publications.

Time Cards (Bi-weekly Time and Attendance Report):

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Submitted every two weeks. Must include reason for comp/overtime. Sample time card is located in the forms section. Upper right hand corner location code is the same as the agency code which you need when completing

a travel voucher (State of Maryland Expense Account Form). For instructions in completing your time card see the forms section.

T raining: Entry Level Training – The training unit of DJS is a certified and in compliance with the Maryland

Police and Correctional Training Core regulations. ELT and all other trainings offered by the DJS Office of Professional Development are MPCTC approved. ELT is training that is required of new employees during their first year of employment. ELT is typically a five week training event; however, teachers are classified as non-mandated staff, so are only required to attend the first 10 days. This training will provide basic information concerning employment within DJS, as well as, what is required to work with the youth we serve.

In-service Training – All employees are required to accumulate training hours each year. The amount of training hours required by teachers is at least 18 hours. Employees are required to attend pre-identified trainings once a year in order to meet regulations. For example, suicide prevention and child abuse training are just two of the trainings required for all teachers each year. Each year the Department offers training on a variety of topics. In the event that you want to attend another training offered by the Department, you must first seek approval thru your supervisor, and then make a request of the training coordinator assigned to your building. The training coordinator will sign you up for the training using the DJS-wide training database (ARS).

Out-of-service Training – At times, employees have the opportunity to attend training, conferences, and other professional development events that add to their competency to do their job. DJS required training hours can be accrued through training offered outside the agency if the training is relevant to the employee’s specific job, and if it is approved through the Office of Professional Development (OPD). The tuition or fees associated with the training can also be paid for by DJS with the approval of the OPD. In order to request approval for out-of service training, the appropriate forms must be completely filled out and submitted to OPD at least one month in advance when at all possible. The forms can be retrieved from the DJS Intranet under training.

Travel Vouchers (State of Maryland Expense Account):All employees should comply with the following directives:Uses: To claim mileage and per diem when attending training, conferences, and so on when away from

your job site.Reimbursable Mileage: Is computed by deducting your commute miles from the actual distance traveled.Meals: Breakfast can only be claimed if your departure was two hours prior to your normal starting time

and supper only if you return two hours after your normal quitting time. For any trips that are not overnight trips receipts are required and you can only claim what was actually spent. For overnight trips, receipts are not required, and the per diem rate is:

Breakfast: $8.00*Lunch: $10.00*Supper: $23.00*

*As of September 2008 Method of Travel: Must specify that “State Vehicle Was Not Available” if in fact that that was true. If

state vehicle was available, then you can only claim ½ of the current mileage reimbursement rate.

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State of Maryland Expense Account Forms: Forms can be found on the DJS intranet and on the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) website. A sample form is located in the forms section of this pamphlet.

Things to look out for:1. For block titled: “For Period Beginning___________ And Ending__________” be sure to

specify the week in which your travel took place.2. Above the “Day” block be sure to type the actual calendar date. E.g. above Sunday type

9/14/2008 if that is the actual day. Do this for Sunday through Saturday.3. Do not forget to type in the purpose of travel. 4. Below purpose of travel, under date, they want the actual date (e.g. 9/15/2008).5. Be sure to complete your start and end times, territory covered, total miles, and commute

miles. Reimbursable miles will be calculated automatically. Meals and other expenses will have to be added to the appropriate blocks.

6. Sign and date the form.7. Submit form in a timely fashion. They will not reimburse you for claims older than 90 days.

Tuition Assistance: Professional development opportunities are available for employees through participation in educational and professional programs. Compensation may be provided for employees attending approved educational programs, seminars and /or other activities and professional meetings which relate to their job responsibilities.

Education personnel may take 6 credit hours per year. The department will only reimburse $867 for a three credit hour course during the program year. Any

costs above this amount must be paid for by the individual. The program year runs from August to August.

An employee must have satisfactorily completed an original probationary period (6 months) in order to be eligible for release time or tuition reimbursement.

See the forms section for a copy of the tuition reimbursement form.

Section II: Job Related Information

ASSIST: DJS maintains a system-wide data base which logs information about all youth who have been in contact with the Department. It acts as a means or tracking and updating information, so community case managers and other DJS personnel can retrieve educational, medical, substance abuse, criminal history, or treatment planning for youth in our care. The education department is required to document pre-/post-test assessment scores, special education status, progress reports and Maryland Student Transfer Records on ASSIST. In order to gain user name and password for assist, you are required to fill out an I.T. request form for your supervisor to submit. Training on ASSIST is available.

Attendance:

Students: Attendance will be taken daily. School attendance records must be kept for five years before they are destroyed.

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Employees: It is expected that all education personnel will work an 8 hour day, and receive a 30 minute, duty free lunch break. The specific work schedule will be determined by your worksite. In the event that you need to alter your schedule, you are required to follow the call-in or leave request procedure.

Certification: It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain appropriate certification:

Teachers, School Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, and anyone else requiring certification are responsible to maintain appropriate MSDE certification.

Teachers are expected to ensure that they meet MSDE requirements as outlined in the MSDE evaluation provided by MSDE.

All required documentation must be submitted to this office and must contain all original documents. Transcripts must be sealed.

All classes taken must document grade, credits earned and semester taken on official college transcripts of report card.

It is highly recommended that employees make plans to get course work done in a timely fashion and not wait until last minute to avoid crisis situations.

DJS is not responsible for individual MSDE staff certification. Maintaining proper credentials are the sole responsibility of the individual.

To maintain employment with DJS, teachers must hold valid content appropriate licenses. Failure to meet these requirements can result in termination and loss of teaching certificate.

Please review your MSDE certificate and evaluation to guide you through ensuring that you are on track to maintain proper credentials. Please talk to your school administrator if you have any questions or concerns.

The following website is provided to assist you with printing and reviewing your information. At the top of this website written in black ink is a link: Login Here…-click on this link and follow the directions provided.

http://www.maryland publicschools.org/msde/divisions/certification/certification_branch/

Child Advocacy: The youth under the care of DJS have the same basic rights all citizens have. Any rights or adaptations of rights are spelled out in each facility’s handbook. When a youth feels that his, or her, rights have been violated, he, or she, has the right to fill out a grievance. In order to ensure that youth are being treated fairly and with respect, DJS has a youth advocacy unit, which reviews grievances and acts in the best interest of the youth. Each facility has a child advocate assigned to it. The child advocate visits their assigned facility on a weekly basis and speaks to the youth. At times the child advocate may ask to speak to education personnel in regards to incidents that may have taken place in school or that may have been witnessed by an education employee.

Grievance forms should be readily available to the student so that he, or she, does not have to ask a staff person for them.

There is a designated place within your facility that all grievances are placed. Once completed, only the child advocates or their representatives can access them.

If a student files a grievance against a decision that you have made, either the child advocate or your supervisor will be required to investigate, which will include a meeting to obtain a statement from you concerning the event(s) in question.

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Normally grievances are resolved during this discussion process in a manner that is acceptable to both the student and the staff involved.

Occasionally, a grievance may require more in-depth investigation and result in corrective and/or disciplinary action.

Classroom Observation: In order to promote the professional development of teachers and to ensure that curriculum standards and expectations are being implemented, education directors/teacher supervisors will observe classroom activities and teacher instructions. Observations can occur in an informal, as well as, formal manner. When a formal observation will be conducted, the teacher will receive prior notice and be given a copy of the observation instrument that will be used prior to the observation. It is expected that feedback on any observation will be given in a constructive and timely fashion.

Comp/Overtime Leave: Education personnel within DJS are expected to work a 40 hour work

week. There will be instances in which it may be necessary for staff to work over 40 hours in order to complete required assignments or to travel to a meeting or training. Any time worked over 40 hours for teachers will be awarded with hour per hour comp. time. Any time worked over 40 hours for instructional assistants will be awarded with either overtime pay or comp time at the rate of time and a half. It is the standard operating procedure of DJS that all comp. or overtime is approved by a supervisor prior to the time that it will occur. All education personnel are required to seek supervisor approval prior to working over an 8 hour day. Comp. time and/or overtime must be documented on timesheets on the day that it actually occurred with the appropriate code in the leave column, as well as an explanation concerning the reason for the extra time. A supervisor must sign approval for the comp time on the employee’s time sheet prior to submission. In the forms section there is a reproducible copy of the Overtime Request that must be submitted prior to working overtime.

Dress Policy: Until it is updated, the May12, 1999 Secretary Memo, titled: Appropriate Attire provides the Dress Code Guidelines that are applicable to all education personnel. Basically these guidelines state that it “is expected that employees maintain a neat, clean, and appropriate appearance during working hours.” It should be understood that region, building, or department supervisors with whom you work may have expectations that meet or exceed the Department policy. It is expected that you will adhere to the policy during work hour, as well as, dress in a manner that is both professional and appropriate for your work environment. Working within a detention setting may require you to adapt your dress to promote safety and security, as well as, appropriate interaction with youth.

I.D. Cards and Keys: Every facility has their own ID card and Key policy and that teachers should comply with the facilities regulations.

Inclement Weather Policy: Employees must report to work during hazardous weather conditions unless the Maryland State Government has declared liberal leave for its non-essential personnel. Such determinations are reported to the media and are posted on the Department of Budget and Management’s website, www.dbm.maryland.gov. Double-click on “Closings/Weather Announcements” on the right side of the home page. The following conditions apply when liberal leave is in effect:

Non-emergency essential employees are allowed to be absent for a portion of a workday or the entire workday and are charged paid leave (i.e., annual, compensatory or personal) or leave without pay, as

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appropriate, for the period of absence. Employees must notify their supervisors if they intend to take liberal leave.  

Information Technology: The IT department of DJS is responsible for maintaining all computer technology and software programs used by the education department. Some facilities / regions have an IT staff member assigned to them, and they act as the contact for that facility / region if and when technology related issues or problems arise. DJS also has a helpdesk, which is designed to help answer or fix immediate needs or basic issues. The helpdesk can be reached via phone or through Groupwise email. When calling or emailing the helpdesk it is important to have the black DJS sticker number readily available, so IT can help solve your problem immediately. The black sticker number is normally located on the tower (hard drive) of the computer.

Incident Reporting: A DJS incident report must be used to report ALL incidents (critical and reportable) related to public safety and the proper care, health, safety, and humane treatment of DJS youth. Every teacher must be familiar with the incident reporting policy (MGMT-03-07) and the DJS incident reporting form. Both the policy and the form can be found under the policy and forms sections of the DJS website. If you do not have internet access, please ask your facility supervisor for a copy.

Inventory: School property and equipment must be taken care of, accounted for and may be on the facility’s inventory. Do not discard any equipment prior to checking with your facility property manager, or supervisor, to ensure that proper disposal measures are taken.

Leave: The types and amount of leave that an employee is entitled to can be found by going on the following website: http://search.maryland.gov/search?q=leave&site=Budget_and_Management&entqr=0&ud=1&sort=date%3AD%3AL%3Ad1&output=xml_no_dtd&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&client=search_md_1&proxystylesheet=search_md_1&btnG.x=11&btnG.y=5

Lesson Planning: Lesson Planning is a vital task necessary for all teachers to be effective when providing instruction. DJS teachers are required to complete daily lesson plans for the classroom instruction they provide to

students. The Maryland State Voluntary State Curriculum or the Maryland Core Learning Goals should guide the

objectives of lesson plans. Both the VSC or CLG indicator and the standard should be documented on the lesson plan.

In general, lesson plans should include an objective, warm-up activity, guided instruction, independent activity, closing activity, and accommodations for struggling or advanced learners.

Teachers may be given time within their work day to complete lesson plans. Your individual facility or supervisor may require you to submit lesson plans for review on a regular basis.

Substitute Lesson Plans: Due to the environmental constraints, substitute teachers are not employed by the Department. Instructional Assistants, teacher supervisors, and / or other teachers are

required to provide instruction and cover classes in the event that the normally scheduled teacher is absent. It is important that there are content area materials and plans available for classroom instruction even

during teacher absences. Teachers will be asked to develop a variety of emergency lesson plans for unexpected absences. The emergency lesson plans must be kept in a location accessible to other educators. In the event that a

teacher requests time off or anticipates an absence, they must leave specific lesson plans and activities that are relevant, applicable, and able to be carried out by another member of the education department.

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Standardized Tests: Maryland School Assessments (MSA) are standardized tests in math and reading given to all students in grades 3 thru 8 throughout the state of Maryland. An MSA in science is given to all Maryland students in grades 5 and 8. Only an IEP team can make the decision to place a student on an alternative MSA testing track in which a portfolio tracking progress of goals and objectives is established rather than administration of the formal standardized test. Less than 10% of students in Maryland meet the requirements of alt-MSA.Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) are standardized tests designed to be given to students upon completion of Algebra I, English 10, Biology, and Government. Passing the HSA is a graduation requirement.

DJS complies with state standardized testing requirements. Each facility’s education department has a staff designated as the site testing coordinator (STC), who

acts as a liaison between the testing branch of MSDE and their facility. The STC is required to complete all standardized testing reports, as well as, order all testing materials

and oversee the test administration.

Video Policy: The education branch of DJS recognizes that videos can be used an effective teaching tool within classroom instruction. DJS has policies outlining the viewing of videos by youth under their care, so it is important for teachers to ensure they are following those policies when using video within the classroom. For example:

Students in DJS are not permitted to view rated R movies. In some facilities, teachers may be asked to submit a video permission form prior to showing a video

within the classroom. In all facilities, it is expected that teachers will develop lesson plans and activities to go along with any

video that is shown within school. It is expected that the use of video will be use to supplement specific topics and materials already being

presented in class.

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Section II - Forms:

Leave Request

STATE OF MARYLAND REQUEST FOR LEAVEEmployee’s Name Date Submitted

Division/Program SS #

Date(s) & Time(s) Requested Total Hrs.

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Compensatory Leave

Other

Disapproved Total Approved

Notes

Educator’s Signature Principal or Designee’s Signature Date

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Overtime Request Form

REQUEST TO EARN OVERTIME/COMPENSATORY TIME

Employee Name Date Submitted

Cash Overtime To Be Earned Date ____/____/____ #Hours ______

Reason:

Compensatory Time To Be Earned Date ____/____/____ #Hours ______

Reason:

Total Hours Authorized

Employee’s Signature Date Principal or Designee’s Signature Date

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Professional Development Plan Form

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES YOUTH CENTERSIndividual Career Development Plan

1. Employee Name

2. Social Security Number

3. Telephone Number

4. Date of Entry into State Service

5. Date Career Plan Updated

6. Current Valid Period & Type of Certificate

7. Current Areas in Which Certificated

8. College/University of Study

9. Acceptance Letter into Degree Program On File Check if on File [ ]

10. Program Course Selection & Timetable Attached Check if on File [ ]

11. Type of Certificate at Conclusion of the Program

12. Certificated Areas at Conclusion of the Program

13. Teacher’s Signature

14. Education Director’s Signature

15. Date Submitted to the Superintendent’s Office

Note: Approval of an Individual Career Development Plan does not commit the administration to tuition reimbursement or to position action at the completion of the program. The approval indicates that the plan has been approved and found to be justifiable based on the best information available at the time request is made.

STOP !---------- TRAINING USE ONLY ----------

13. Counselor

14. APPROVALS:

(A) OPD

(B) DJS Secretary

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Date Received

DJS (I) - 1373 (Revised 10/2006)

Staff Development PlanTeacher

Certificate RenewalConditional1 SPC I SPC II APC APC +30 APC +60

Add Endorsement Content Area PRAXIS Date PRAXIS Score

Add DegreeBA/BS MA/MED/MS Doctorate Post Doc

Please describe your plan for continuing education indicating anticipated courses and areas of interest per your certificate.

Attachments:

1. Letter of Acceptance into accredited program.2. Program Course Selection and Timetable when applicable.3. Current Certificate

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Time Card: Instructions for Completing Bi-Weekly Time & Attendance Report:

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1. SS#-Should be filled in with the first five #’s of you social security number-if it is not, or if it is incorrect; then fill in the correct number.

2. Name-Should be filled in-if it is not then fill in your name (last name, first name).3. PP-Should be filled in-if it is not then fill in the dates of the pay period.4. PP#-Should be filled in-if it is not then leave it blank.5. Location-Should be filled in-if it is not then leave it blank.6. % Worked-Should be filled in-if it is not then leave it blank.7. Shift Diff.-Check box if your shift starts between 2 P.M. and 1 A.M.8. Bi-Wkly Norm Hrs.-Should be filled in-if it is not then leave it blank.9. EOD-Should be filled in-if it is not then leave it blank.10. COE-This column should show a Y (for yes) or N (for no). If showing a Y then you should use code 48

for Comp. Earned-COE and 49 for Comp Used-COE. If it shows N use code 40 for Comp Earned and code 41 for regular comp used. Note: These are the codes used on your timecard if, and when, you have earned compensatory time.

11. Leave without pay-Check ( ) id there are any times with leave without pay.12. Tel. No.-You can fill in your telephone number or you can leave it blank.13. TK Sort-Should be filled in-if it is not then leave it blank.14. Date-Should be filled in if not then enter the days of the pay period.15. Start-Enter for each day the time you begin to work.16. Stop-Enter for each day the time you stop work. The reason for two start and stop columns is to allow

for taking leave during the day.17. Meal Period-Enter for each day the length of your meal period.18. Actual Hours Worked-This is the total of all hours actually worked and does not include leave time nor

meal time.19. Leave Code-Enter the appropriate leave code based upon the leave used or comp time earned (See item

#10 above).20. Leave Hours-Enter the appropriate amount of hours that you are to be charged/credited using the

appropriate leave code which is located on the right hand side of your timecard.21. Total Hours-Enter the total hours to be paid. This includes actual hours worked and leave hours.22. Paid Overtime-Enter overtime hours for which you are requesting cash in lieu of comp. time. Note:

COE box (#10 above) must indicate Y. These hours should be included in the Total Hours column.23. Comp. Time Earned-Enter the number of hours of Comp time earned.24. Reason-Briefly describe the reason for the overtime or comp.25. Signature-This is the signature of the approving supervisor for the overtime or comp time earned. The

signature of the authorizing supervisor, or supervisor’s initials, are required or overtime cash or comp time will not be paid or credited to your leave balance.

26. First Week’s Total Hours-Total your first weeks hours and put totals in appropriate boxes.27. Second Week’s Total Hours-Total your second week hours and put totals in appropriate boxes.28. Bi-Weekly Total Hours-Add your first week and second week totals together and put answer in

appropriate block.29. Change on the Following Date-This is used for adjustments (prior pay periods). In this box enter the

date you would like to change. Hilight this area.30. From Code-Enter the original code used. If it was not originally coded, then leave this code blank.31. From Hours-Enter the correct hours.32. To Code-Enter the desired code. If there is no code leave it blank.33. To Hours-Enter the correct hours.34. Reason-Enter the reason for the adjustment/change.35. Supervisor’s Signature/Date-To be signed and dated by the immediate supervisor.36. Employee’s signature-The employee must sign here.37. Supervisor’s signature-The authorized supervisor must sign here.

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38.Earning Period, Used Leave Period, Year End Carry Over, This Period Earned, This Period Used, Year to Date Earned, Year to Date Used, Year to Date Lost, and

State of Maryland Expense Account Form: Go to: http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=456&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=1&mode=2&in_hi_userid=1332&cached=true for a copy of this form.

To: Superintendent of EducationFrom: Date:

Tuition Pre-Payment Plan ApplicationInstructions

This application must be used for any program conducted, financed, sponsored by, or coordinated through the Director of Education’s Office. Please complete this cover sheet and attach it to the Registration Form. Deliver this package to the Principal to forward to the Director of Education.

Name Social Security #

Division/Unit Classification Attention: Third Party Billing

Address Telephone

Telephone:

Applicant Data College/UniversityCourse Data

Course Number and Description

Date(s)

College/University Location

Tuition + Expenses Rel. Time

Hours/Wk Duties to which requested training relates:

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Teacher’s Printed Name Teacher’s Signature

Education Director’s Name Education Director’s Signature2

2 Education Directorl’s signature indicates that this course is needed for the Teacher’s professional development.

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Section IV – Teaching and Learning Tool Kit:

High School Graduation Requirements:

MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be awarded a diploma, a student shall be enrolled in a Maryland public school system and have earned a minimum of 21 credits that include the following:

Subject Area

Specific Credit Requirements High School Assessments

English 4 credits Students who entered grade 9 in the 2005-06 school year and later are required to take and pass the Maryland High School Assessments.

Students who entered grade 9 in the 2004-05 school year and earlier are required to take the assessments but are not required to pass them.

Mathematics 3 credits 1 in algebra/data analysis 1 in geometry 1 other

Science 3 credits 1 in biology 2 that must include laboratory

experience in any or all of the following areas: earth science, life science, physical science

Social Studies

3 credits 1 in U.S. history 1 in world history 1 in local, state, national, government

Fine Arts 1 creditPhysical Education

½ credit

Health ½ creditTechnology Education

1 credit

Other 2 credits of foreign language or2 credits in American Sign Language* or2 credits of advanced technology ed. and 3 credits in electives

or4 credits by successfully completing a State-approved career & technology program and1 credit in an elective

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*American Sign Language is an option beginning with students who graduate in 2008 and beyond.

Students must also meet attendance, service-learning, and all local school system requirements.

Click Here for Graduation Requirements Questions and Answers.

High School Graduation Requirements (By County)

County Credits Required

Allegany County 21.5 to 25.5Anne Arundel County 26Baltimore City 21Baltimore County 21Calvert County 21Caroline County 24Carroll County 25Cecil County 26Charles County 23Dorchester County 23Frederick County 25Garrett County 21Harford County 21Howard County 21Kent County 25Montgomery County 22Prince Georges County 21Queen Anne's County 26Saint Mary's County 21Somerset County 24Talbot County 26Washington County 21Wicomico County 24Worcester County 21

Updated: September 2008 Aug September

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1. Special Education Websites of Interest:

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/5F4F5041-02EE-4F3A-B495-5E4B3C850D3E/13518/CorrectedVersion662807.pdf (SPED Parental Rights Handbook)https://www.online-iep.com/maryland/login.aspx?from=redirect (MD Online IEP)http://www.fapeonline.org/ (The FAPE Site – Free Appropriate Public Education)http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/ (COMAR)http://www.msde.state.md.us/SpecialEducation/IEP%20Handbook2001.pdf (MSDE SPED Guide)http://www.naset.org/?gclid=CLzOsceh9ZUCFQSwFQodYHvckA (National Association of Special Education Teachers)http://www.brainconnection.com/ (Brain Connection)http://www.brainconnection.com/library/?main=disordhome/autism (Autism)http://specialed.about.com/ (About.com: Special Education Resources)

2. Teaching Materials Resources (Free):

http://abcteach.com/ (Down Loadable Teaching Materials)http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr139.shtml (Curriculum Site)http://free.ed.gov/ (Federal Resources – Lesson Plans, Materials – Down Loadable)http://www.nea.org/resources/free-stuff.html (NEA Free Resources)http://www.teacherresourcesgalore.com/ (Down Loadable Resources)http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/teach.jsp (Down Loadable Lesson Plans)http://www.sitesforteachers.com/ (Math - Website of Websites for All Subject Areas)http://www.sitesforteachers.com/resources_sharp/math/math.html (Math Website)http://www.mathforamerica.org/teacher-resources/games?gclid=COj8rPzo95UCFQSPFQod60Nb4Q (Math Website)

3. Reading strategies:

HREF="http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/tiparchive.phtml/7" , HREF="http://members.tripod.com/emu1967.readstrat.htm" HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/buildingcathedrals/

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SecondaryReadingStrategies.html" , HREF="http://www.curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/readquest/strat/" HREF="http://www.ttms.org/" (downloadable book)

For LD students: HREF="http://www.cldinternational.org/Initiatives/reading1.asp" , HREF="http://www.toread.com/" , HREF="http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/teaching" (click on Q&A link), HREF="http://www.allamericareads.org/" , HREF="http://www.ncrel.org/" , HREF="http://www.readingrockets.org/article/82" , HREF="http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/6-12/reading/Reading... , HREF="http://www.howardk12.md.us/langarts/Curriculum/strategies.htm" HREF="http://www.rit.edu/~468www/LD/articles_on_teaching_strategies_.html" , HREF="http://www.udl.cast.org/udl/index.cfm?i=1540" , HREF="http://www.sedl.org/cgi-bin/mysql/buildingreading.cgi?showrecord=24&l=description" , HREF="http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd25txt.htm"

Lessons: HREF="http://www.lessonplanspage.com/" (many middle school and jr. / sr. high school reading and literature lessonsHREF="http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbass/edeng.htm"

Teaching Reading in Content Areas:HREF="http://www.edletter.org/" HREF="http://www.projects.edtech.sandi.net/roosevelt/secreading/index.htm" HREF="http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/sarasota/interdiscrdg.htm" HREF="http://www.curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/readquest" HREF="http://www.literacymatters.org/content/readandwrite/reading.htm" HREF="http://www.aft.org/pubs-reports/downloads/teachers/rocketsci.pdf" (downloadable book)http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/ela20/teach5.htmlhttp://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/before.htmhttp://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/during.htmHREF="http://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/after.htm"HREF="http://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/during.htm"HREF="http://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/during.htm"

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HREF="http://www.ncrel.org./sdrs/areas/issues/students/learning/lr2befor.htm"HREF="http://sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/tjouguide.htm"HREF="http://sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/sreflect.com"HREF="http://sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/tjouguide.htm"HREF="http://www.teachresources.com/Teacher_Training_Reading.html"HREF="http://www.edletter.org/past/issues/1999-ja/secondary.shtml"HREF="http://www.cldinternational.org/Initiatives/reading1.asp"

4. Critical Web Sites:

http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/toolkit/index.htmlThis website provides a Toolkit which was developed and implemented by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in partnership with local school system staff to:

1) Provide Maryland educators with additional resources that will assist them in the instruction of content and skills contained in the voluntary state curriculum and Core Learning Goals.

2) Enhance student learning in the classroom, as well as improve student success on all Maryland assessments.

http://www.mdreportcard.org/This website is a collection of data compiled on an annual basis to provide information on school performance to all education stakeholders, it provides information to support school improvement efforts; and provides educational reporting progress.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=msde+certification&btnG=SearchThis website answers all of your certification questions.

http://www.djs.state.md.us/This is the official DJS Website.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GEDThis website provides everything that one needs to know about the GED.

http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/portal/server.pt?This website answers personnel questions and provides travel reimbursement forms.

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